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The clams are alive, and you need to keep them alive until they are cooked or served.

As soon as possible, place on (not under) ice and store in the refrigerator at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.

We recommend that you place the net bag of clams in a colander or other self-draining container, and place that self-draining container inside a larger, closed container to catch any liquid.

Cover the clams with a damp cloth or towel to keep them from drying out. Again, do not cover or bury the clams in ice.

If prolonged storage is necessary, replenish the ice, remove any water from melted ice, and re-moisten the towel frequently.

If you put the clams in a plastic bag, make sure that the top is open or that there are holes in the bag to allow the shellfish to breath.

Testing for freshness

Using your nose is the best way to check for freshness, If clams smell fresh, like the sea, they are likely still in very good condition. Discard any off-smelling clams.

Sometimes the shells of clams will gape open just a bit in order to get more air. If you see this and are wondering if they are still alive, simply squeeze them shut; discard any clams that spring right back open again.

FREE Shipping on all live shellfish orders!

All live shellfish are shipped Overnight.

Live shellfish are harvested to order and shipped with ice-cold gel packs Tuesday through Thursday only (except holidays). Orders must be made prior to 5 p.m. PST the previous day for next-day shipping.

Monday orders arrive Wednesday

Tuesday orders arrive Thursday

Wednesday orders arrive Friday

NOTE:

We cannot ship perishable goods to PO boxes.

No live shellfish orders can be shipped on Fridays.

Perishable shipments to Alaska and Hawaii are subject to surcharges; please see our Shipping page.